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Crypto and real-world asset (RWA)–focused trading platform Lighter has officially launched its mobile application for iOS and Android. With the new app, users can access the full range of trading options—spot trading, perpetual contracts, RWA products, and pre-market assets—directly from their mobile devices.
What Does the Lighter Mobile App Offer?
According to Lighter’s announcement, the mobile app is not limited to basic buy-sell functionality. All advanced trading tools, order types, and portfolio management features available on the desktop platform are now fully accessible on iOS and Android. This allows users to monitor markets, manage positions, and execute trades seamlessly on mobile without sacrificing the desktop trading experience.
Key features available in the mobile app include:
- Spot cryptocurrency trading
- Perpetual (derivatives) trading
- Real-world asset (RWA) products
- Pre-market access
- Full trading and portfolio management functionality
This move highlights Lighter’s goal of expanding its mobile-focused user base and improving overall accessibility.
100,000 LIT Trading Competition Exclusive to Mobile Users
To support the mobile launch, Lighter is introducing a mobile-only trading competition starting January 15. The competition features a total reward pool of 100,000 LIT, and participation requires users to download the app and conduct the majority of their trading activity via mobile. This initiative clearly demonstrates Lighter’s intent to encourage mobile usage and accelerate new user acquisition.
Lighter’s statement:
“With our mobile application, we are making all asset classes accessible from anywhere on a single platform. The reward competition for mobile users marks the first step in this transformation.”
LIT Token Price Pulls Back
The mobile app launch follows the LIT token launch in late December 2025. After its initial listing, LIT saw strong demand and climbed to around $3.24. However, increased market volatility has recently led to a price pullback. At the time of writing, LIT is trading at approximately $2.10. This post-launch correction is largely attributed to short-term profit taking and broader market fluctuations.
What Does a Mobile-Focused Strategy Mean?
Lighter’s emphasis on its mobile application aligns with the growing “mobile-first” trading trend across the industry. Offering spot, RWA, and derivatives trading within a single mobile app is viewed as a potential competitive advantage that could help differentiate Lighter from rival platforms. Experts suggest that as mobile usage increases, Lighter may see gradual growth in both trading volume and active users.
The launch of Lighter’s iOS and Android apps represents a major milestone in the platform’s growth strategy. The mobile trading competition and broad product offering could significantly boost user interest. However, short-term volatility in the LIT token price is still likely to continue, and investors should factor this into their expectations.
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